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London, England, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

I joined Elrha in 2020 as a Digital and Creative Communications Manager, and I'm responsible for developing and implementing our digital communications strategy.Using digital storytelling will help us deliver creative and data-driven communications enhancing the impact of our work in humanitarian research and innovation.

London

London, United Kingdom

Youth Business International is a global network of independent organisations supporting underserved young people to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.• Responsible for designing and implementing communications strategies with a focus on digital, brand awareness, global online campaigns and events;• Managed all creative production of communications collateral (print and digital) including promotional videos and research publications working with suppliers across Europe and Latin America; • Managed the implementation of YBI’s communications strategy for key partnerships including Accenture, Argidius Foundation, IDB Lab, Ikea Foundation and Citi Foundation;Key successes: I developed and implemented new and streamlined processes and workflows across the Communications team, led on redeveloping YBI’s website, delivered strategic communications for national and international campaigns (International Women’s Day, Global Entrepreneurship Week, Startup for SDGs in collaboration with the UN).

London, United Kingdom

I have been a key team member in planning and delivering a lively outreach communications strategy across five national and local youth-focused programmes and campaigns. My role was to develop and implement targeted Social Media strategies, produce compelling content across all online channels (incl. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn), manage UnLtd's community of supporters of social entrepreneurs, liaise with external suppliers and design agencies and manage the relationship with both internal and external stakeholders (ranging from JP Morgan, UBS, Comic Relief, Spirit of 2012, Santander to Google Campus). With a focus on innovation and creativity, I managed to implement communications strategies and deliver over 30 social entrepreneurship events ranging from 60 to 700 attendees, across the UK including the Living It Festival (the biggest event for young social entrepreneurs in the UK), the Big Social (UK's first gathering for supporters of social entrepreneurs) and UK's first Museum of Social Entrepreneurship as part of the Hackney Connect programme. Programmes overview:Tower Hamlets Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Network (TH SEEN) - a JP Morgan funded programme to support over 70 young entrepreneurs with a cash award of between £500 and £5k to start and grow their social enterprises in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.Living It Campaign - a four-month campaign led by UnLtd to celebrate, showcase and promote young social entrepreneurs. The campaign comprised five national events at Google Campus in London, three regional events, and the inaugural ‘Lived It Awards’ – which all culminated in a big two-day festival that brought together over 600 attendees.Do It For Real - an UnLtd youth programme funded by Spirit of 2012 and Comic relief who’s aim is to help young people in the UK, aged 11-30, discover their full potential and take active steps into social entrepreneurshipBig Social - the UK’s most important gathering for social entrepreneurs supporters

London, United Kingdom

Key team member in delivering the Emerge Conference - UK’s most important gathering for a new generation of young entrepreneurs. The event brought together over 500 students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses and sector-defying organisations. Responsibilities: - Developed, implemented and managed Emerge’s digital communication strategy;- Managed all aspects of event production from logistics, catering and venue management to on-site volunteers’ management, sponsor liaison and post-event evaluation

London, United Kingdom

Stiglitz School of Leadership and Creativity is dedicated to the exploration of intelligent living through learning experiences and adventure. We deliver studies on the following topics: entrepreneurship and career direction, communication skills and intercultural competence, personal and professional fulfillment, creativity and sustainability.My role here was to develop, manage and produce all aspects of our events and promotions as well building partnerships. We have run events for almost 1000 people over the course of one year in partnership with organisations such as Apple Store, Hub Westminster, Wellbeing in the City, The Demartini Institute, Pondera and Knowledge to Action.

London, United Kingdom

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London, or ICR/RCI London, is part of a global network of cultural institutes and together they make up Romania’s main arm of cultural diplomacy. They act on several levels: as a diplomatic mission, cultural management unit, artistic and PR agency and as a centre for research and documentation.The main purpose of this role was to be responsible for the promotion and visual communication aspects of our projects. I was also accountable for building partnerships within the Cultural Diplomacy sector. I took part in two very important Romanian cultural projects in conjunction with Four Corners (London’s centre for film and photography) and some of the most accomplished Romanian artists: Focus on Romania @ Reykjavik Film Festival and East meets East: A new wave of talent.

Bucharest, Romania

SIVECO Romania is the leader of Romanian software houses and one of the most successful software integrators from Central and Eastern Europe. Addressing mainly large companies and public agencies, SIVECO Romania provides efficient eLearning solutions, Document Management, Business Intelligence, eHealth, eGovernment, eAgriculture, eCustoms and eBusiness solutions, both nationally and internationally.My role here was to developed English storyboards for educational software for non-native English students. I was also an Instructional design for a project based eLearning project on multi-touch systems as well as a QA Technical Leader for the project “eContent for children with special needs”.I was a member of an interdisciplinary team who designed and applied research tools for large-scale nationwide project evaluation within an eLearning on Multi-Touch Systems project. This is a European founded project, which aims to find new trans disciplinary curricula to implement in public schools. It included curricula development, study guides for teachers, training for 1500 teachers, educational software for multi-touch systems (Surface™ and Smart™ Tables), implementation in 1500 high schools, program national evaluation and audit.

Bucharest, Romania

Outwear Ltd - the clothing company is a Romanian company which owns a chain of fashion & lifestyle stores and social clubs with a clear urban concept.My role here included: • Accountable for analysing markets, consumers and competitive information with the aim to set new product pricing;• Overseeing marketing copy, email campaigns and website;• Liaise with fashion designers, copywriters, media buyers and printers;• Ensuring the designs and messages meet the company brand and regulatory guidelines.

Master'S Degree, The Sociology Of Consumption And Marketing

Dissertation title: Eating Out: attitudes, behaviours and social relationships

Master'S Degree, Consultancy And Expertise In Advertising

Dissertation title: Easter Traditions in Social Photography: rural vs urban

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology - Communication And Public Opinion

Dissertation title: Innovative Advertising: risks and creativity